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ok well we have a list of what she is not allowed to do ... what CAN she let all her terrier exhuberance out on? How does she wear herself out and keep her mind stimulated during the day or when you play with her? Terriers are high energy little working dogs with drive, they want something to do and if you dont provide, well, they find it!

awesome rottie for a 9 year old ... i'll have him back desexed, microchipped and crate trained in no time oh its exactly that. Just like when kids try that extra level. All dogs go through it in some way or another. Hence why I dont like 'complete lack of consequence' training for dogs. My rottie is reaching the 18 month mark and OH MY DEAR GOD IN HEAVEN he's turned into Mr Opposite. Your say outside ... he runs off into another room he headbutts the door to come in or woofs to get attention (we thought he grew out of this) he's playing smarty pants, I cant hear you :p give him a command and he looks at you, blinks like you're an idiot and walks off so I share your pain

if it was the wormer you would have expected to see something the days directly after you gave the tablets. Red blood is lower down in the intestines - bacteria or sometimes if the dog eats something that doesnt agree it can irritate the bowels Black blood - from further up in the GI tract and rather serious. I agree with Persephone. would be seeing another vet and start keeping poo samples in clean jars (now you can really be crazy dog lady )

lablover that is true. But when a dog is bouncing about like a ferret on speed getting through can be difficult I dont mean yanking the dog off its feet, but a few physical pokes like 'OI scuse me over here' can help the brain redirect from the stimulus back to the owner and THEN you can actually get through to said brain which is now ready to reciee your feedback. Trying to get through to an over excited dog ... we've seen it before ... "FIdo ... fido ... FIIIDDOOOOOO ... fido .. no ... fido .. stop ... sit ... sit .... sit' counter productive and for the average owner increases frustration, which in turn decreases the chance of the dog learning something from the situation. It was only a suggestion, and only to be introduced under supervision. I find a series of little niggles can help more then whopping cracks at the dog.

super glue is great for nicks in the skin or cuts. you pinch the skin, add a line of glue and try not to attach yourself to the dog never ever put IN the wound, you just for a coating on top to seal it back up. Heals nicely and by the time the glue falls off the wound is healed.

because he's a puppy and he's getting to his first teenage period also he has never had a consequence for it - yelp and ignore. uh huh. Dog ups the ante as there has never been anything to prevent his brain going 'come on, ramp it up a notch. You know nothing will happen" Stand your ground. If he starts the tantrum grab him and put him outside, conversely spray him in the face with some water (mini water pistols are quite great to carry around) As for the tongue method works a treat. For tougher dogs I usually press and keep the pressure on until they really start to squirm. Conversely if he's attached to you, roll his top lips into his mouth and press against his teeth until he lets go. Get tough with him, dont let tantrums begin and escalate. As soon as you see he's getting antsy about something put him outside or redirect his attention. My rottweiler was the same, we started calling him 'ass muncher' because if you ignored him he would come up behind and nip you on the butt. He still throws tanties occasionally - and his highness is VERY demanding the trick is to not give in and keep your sanity. conversely I swap you one demanding rottweiler for your ridgie :p eta - what corrective aids do you use - it may pay to use a correction chain etc to prevent escalation

I have : saline Brolene eye ointment super glue scissors haemostats syringe and needles elastoplast vet wrap cotton pads betadine cream a small pair of clippers to shave hair anti emetic tablets antibiotic tablets anti inflammatories (all drugs are dog safe and I know how to use them) the pretty much patches most things that may otherwise require a vet visit.

it said a chow was a bad choice of dog around small kids. Actually I can agree with that one unless the parents are quite responsible and experienced dog owners. Chows have a bit of a reputation in the US as being less the just cuddly teddy bears, and I have met a few quite nasty aggressive specimens as well. One owner was a pregnant lady who was terrified of having the dog anywhere near her child (it was hubbies chow) as it was a temperamental, dominant shit of a dog that had no problems snapping at an adult. Not saying all chows are bad at all here - dont get me wrong I'm not breedist. They just need a better then average owner.

no apparently it is ... some are completely clueless and others 'just cant bare it' and yes, even some people will cry. I've also seen a couple of groomers try and force an entire Drontal Chewable down a swf's throat so it goes both ways

sounds like the Redneck Frawley accuses him to be. Anyone who loves table training IMO is someone to be ignored.

does the dog really 100% know the command? In this instance I would say no. My dogs can be excited, shaking etc and still follow their commands. Unless you have proofed the command you dont try and give a command to a dog that is not paying attention, over excited etc because the dog is not going to be receptive and in all probability isnt going to really hear you. If she's too excited you are within her critical distance or just reaching it. Turn her around walk off "Come on!" in a high pitched voice and regain focus. Then ask her to sit. Ask her once, and even if you have to move her bottom down as you say the command 'Sit'. Wait, mark the behavior (YES! or GOOD! or click with a clicker) then move off when you are ready. She wants to engage in something exciting - so remove it. Teach her she's allowed to investigate when she is behaving and listening too you. Prongs are not for all dogs, in fact some dogs can throw a right fit or completely shut down. What works for one may not work for another. Have you considered a session with a trainer to pick their brain? you probably only need one Q&A session and a demo to get you on the right track for your dog lack of owner control is more a problem then socialising. My dogs were socialised with everything BUT I used it as an opportunity to teach them 'ok X is good but when I say jump you say how high' at the same time. Dogs seeing something as fun or positive does not automatically equate an out of control dog.

brindle? when do cockers come in brindle?? honestly, a dog that exhibits shyness with people at its age (and the fact is is shy of having its leash trail) says no to me. Shy, spooked dogs and children are not a good mix for me. I would worry where they got it from, how old it was and what critical period training they did with the dog (ie how well they socialised it between 6-8 weeks to 16 weeks) also the fact they are keeping the other two and suddenly this one has to go, i'm iffy on that too. Vets can only check for so much (overall general look of the dog, knee caps and weight) and that dog should definately be desexed before she comes into season. If you want to do tests for joint problems, genetic diseases etc get ready for a massive hole in your pocket, plus the cost of desexing you will have to pay for.

spray bottle/water pistol with water in it. Dont say anything just give her a squirt as soon as she starts sniffing around or getting within a certain 'no no distance' to the dining table.

Its tempting to treat it like a coat of paint - you think because you've laid down the first coat it will be there forever, even if you add more on top! Do you remember some subjects from high school as clearly as you did then? Even with kids, what happens when the consistancy slips ... the little rotters push the point and it all goes down hill. Dogs will naturally gravitate to what gets them what they want - be it power, food, toys, bed, attention etc - in the manner that gets it for them the fastest. If that means fighting, well a few punctures can be very little to stop dogs doing it again but missing out on food, attention, or eve receiving a correction from the owner can mean a lot more and even show them that fighting gets you nothing.

his stress is probably more from the fact he is ill - I would keep him at home where he is more likely to get supervision, care and veterinary treatment then required. If he is very ill at least there is someone around and other dogs to keep him company in his final days. yard dog or not why is the boss allowing a dog to deteriorate to that level? To not provide medical attention to an animal is an offence.

make sure BOTH dogs are on the same regime and treated equally. Also when trouble starts, even an inkling BOTH get roused at big time. Even if you have to bang two pots together and growl NO to break the tension that begins make them on an equal plane. Dont get too bogged down in obedience patters either, just make sure the dogs know you are in charge and that although they may have bones to pick with each other, ultimately they should be more worried about what YOU think, not what the other dog does. Remember this will be something you keep up as a lifestyle all their lives or you run the risk of regression - right back to puncture wounds and vet bills.

IMO a scuffle is a scuffle and a signal that all is not good on the western front. Removing the food does not mean tension does still not exist between the two dogs. They obviously have an issue with the structure of their pack and the difference in age plus sexual/mental maturity (which comes later in the large-giant breeds) has meant that the other dog in all probability now has the proverbial balls to start holding its own when the other bullies. A behaviorist - yes definately. The dogs are sorting themselves out at the moment and you need coping strategies PLUS to make BOTH dogs understand their place - below you. If they fight over things (especially you) then you are not the controlling factor of their lives. Also have a think about potential habits/patterns you have created for your dogs that may set up a fight - have you always encouraged dog 1 to be more dominant because he was there first? Have you inadvertantly let them get one over you through trying to remove more potential fights instead of getting to the root of WHY they want to fight? Sounds like a bit of boot camp for both dogs would not go astray

I think the chicken frame that dog got was not the ONLY cause but probably what tipped him over the edge. Overweight little dog would be swimming in fat regularly, probably eating a lot of processed fats as well which dont help. I feed carcasses as well but keep the dogs trim. And yes, the size difference between a JRT and a GSD is considerable if you fed your dogs maybe a whole 10kg at once you may see a problem

what is and has been his diet how often is he fed does he show any other signs of dietary deficiency or eating plants/dirt/bark etc One method is to keep meals small (ie feed at least twice a day) and feed more digestible items that are more easily processed such as raw meaty bones (chicken carcasses/maryland, lamb flaps/necks/ etc) This will make the poo less palatable and decrease the undigested (ie edible) protein content. Maybe also look at changing the dry food to something maybe less protein rich but still a complete food as well

Yeah I saw photos of Templar that dog was built more like a mastiff then a rottweiler! And he had ANKC papers so definately rott big sooky boy he was Krueger got to the point where high meds didnt curb the pain, he didnt want to play or really interact. He just wanted to be alone and on our last walk together he limped along beside me and gave me a lean, like 'its OK mum'. Poor bugger gave me one last hug and even stretched out his leg for the needle. He was never the huggiest of dogs and most people terrified him so for Kruegs that was quite a statement. Pain meds for diesel ... nope. He has an emergency stash in case but he reacts badly too them and lots of meds for him drive him downhill. He's still hopping and tottering about on thos big daddy long legs of his so we'll have him about as long as he's happy. this quick cold snap has brought around a bit of pain and stiffness so he has his own doona, jacket, bed and even a hot water bottle if he needs it. The fact the silly bugger has skinned a section on his tail hasnt helped this week so he's being super sook :cool: This winter looks like a cold one so looks like I'll be sewing a fleecy pyjama for D hmmm anyone have a pattern?

yes that is what I am meanings ... if feeding 2 meals instead of one large one :rolleyes:

Sadly so true. OHs last rottweiler Templar was PTS due to cancer in his leg, and being 90kg amputation was not a promising route. Going through what we have with Diesel, the constant problems, pain, and watching a dog with a 50% quality of life I've said no more rottweilers. I love them as a breed but I can't watch this all over again. Same with GSDs, I think Krueger will be my last ever - the pain of watching your beloved dog suffer, lie alone and push everyone away because of constant pain is too much for me.

OK its been nearly 2 weeks and I'm so relieved to say NO ONE is allergic or having any adverse reactions to the Coprice They are loving it too! Looks like we've found the new dog food! Thank christ its so much cheaper then everything else non allergenic

I've always fed two meals a day, it is much easier to regulate their weight then with just one. The Rotty gets more twice a day and he's not hungry, one meal a day and he's literally acting like he's starving. Plus large/giant breeds have less risk of bloat, and they dont expect huge meals.

is there an abnormality with the heart or possible cardiac muscle damage from the previous episodes? Was the dog put on any heart medication at all to monitor the fluids in the body? A specialist veterinarian would be a better idea then a normal vet for this, see if you can get a referral.